Engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich use computer vision to help adjust material deposition rates in real time.
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Prusa Research Ventures into Advanced Resin 3D Printing with New SLX Printer
We had a look a Prusa Research’s upcoming resin 3D printer, the SLX.
Photocentric’s LC Titan: 3D Print Size, Speed, and Cost Redefined
Photocentric is definitely moving into the large-format 3D print space.
A Glimpse into the Future of Rapid 3D Printing: xolo’s xube
We were finally able to witness volumetric 3D printing in person.
New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring
Engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich use computer vision to help adjust material deposition rates in real time.
Micro Factory Introduces a Fully Enclosed, Operator-Safe Resin 3D Printer
Microfactory has developed a very unusual resin 3D printing system that should be completely safe for operators.
Introducing DF2: Raise3D’s Leap into Resin-Based 3D Printing
Raise3D made a surprise announcement: they have a new 3D printer with a completely different printing process.
Formlabs Unveils Innovative Materials Targeted for Medical and Dental Industries
Formlabs has just unveiled three novel flexible and healthcare-focused materials, promising to grow their presence in the medical and dental industries.
Innovative Technique Unlocks Ultra-High Resolution Resin 3D Printing
New research has developed a method for increasing resin 3D printing resolution.
Colorful and Durable: Carbon Introduces EPU 46 Resins
Carbon has been very quiet in recent years, but now they have announced a new set of flexible materials.
Cosplay Enthusiasts Take Note: Unique Approach to FFF 3D Print Smoothing
I’m watching a fascinating video showing an unusual technique for smoothing FFF 3D prints.
Advancing Sustainability: Creating UV-Curable 3D Printer Resin from Foam
Researchers have found a way to recycle certain types of thermosets.
Unleashing High Viscosity Resins: LSVP 3D Printing Breakthrough
Researchers have developed a new 3D print process “LSVP”, which can apparently handle highly viscous resins.
Hands On With The Anycubic Wash & Cure Max, Part 1
We’ve been testing the unusual Wash & Cure Max post processing system from Anycubic.
Why No Desktop SLS Printers Yet? Unraveling the Cost and Complexity
We have consumer-level filament and resin 3D printers, why don’t we have consumer SLS 3D printers?
Unlocking MSLA’s Secrets: 3 Core Concepts for Better Resin 3D Prints
Resin 3D printing is quite challenging, but three concepts truly helped me understand how the process really works and made my printing more reliable.
Could Resin 3D Printers Face Future Bans? Safety Concerns Arise
Could desktop resin 3D printers be banned in the near future?
VHAM: Advancing Volumetric 3D Printing for Larger Object Production
A new approach to volumetric 3D printing, VHAM, enables production of larger objects.
The Changing Landscape of Desktop 3D Printers: New Features Complicate Buying Decisions
Buying a desktop FFF 3D printer is getting a lot more complex these days.
Bio-based 3D Printer Resins: A Sustainable Alternative to Oil-Based Resins?
Could bio-based 3D printer resins become dominant over oil-based resins?
Nobel-Prize-Winning Chemistry Enhances 3D-Printed Polymers
polySpectra founder and CEO shares his quest for the Holy Grail of additive materials.
Creality’s HALOT-MAGE PRO Wins Display Application of the Year
One of Creality’s latest resin 3D printers has won an award.
UL 200B: A Definitive Guide to Safe 3D Printing for Educational Institutions and Users
There’s a new document from UL describing how to work with 3D printers in a safe manner.
Resin 3D Printing Hack: How to Recycle Dirty IPA
There is an incredibly simple way to recycle dirty IPA from resin 3D printing.
Introducing PrintStation MK2: A Safer Approach to Resin 3D Printing
A new furniture option is set to shake up the resin 3D printer world.
Questions About NIR Multi-Material Resin 3D PrintingÂ
Researchers have developed an unusual approach for enabling multi-material resin 3D printing.
polySpectra’s Unique 3D Printer Resin Chemistry
Polyspectra offers a unique 3D printer resin chemistry, unlike anything else we’ve seen.
Maximizing Efficiency with Formlabs’ Innovative Automation Ecosystem
We recently had a conversation with Max Lobovsky, the founder of Formlabs, concerning the company’s latest advances.
Why I Abandoned Simple Green as a Resin 3D Print Cleaner
I’ve given up on Simple Green as a resin 3D print solvent.
When 3D Printing Goes Wrong: A Gruesome Resin Incident in 3D Printing
It’s time for another resin safety story, and this one is quite incredible.
ELEGOO Unveils Saturn 3 and Neptune 4 Series: High Resolution and High Speed 3D Printing
ELEGOO is making waves with the announcement of their newest 3D printer models: the Saturn 3 series and Neptune 4 series.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon M5s 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s MSLA 3D printer concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon M5s 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s MSLA 3D printer continues with a look at operations and failure modes.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon M5s 3D Printer, Part 1
We were able to test the highly-touted Anycubic Photon Mono M5s MSLA 3D printer in our lab.
The Unexplored Avenue of Top-Down Resin 3D Printing
What’s up with top-down resin 3D printing?
Anycubic Introduces the First Leveling-free 12k Resin 3D Printer, the Photon Mono M5s
Anycubic has unveiled its latest innovation, the Photon Mono M5s.
Anycubic Set to Launch Two Innovative 3D Printers: Photon Mono M5s and Kobra 2
We’ve discovered that Anycubic is preparing to launch not just one, but two highly distinct desktop 3D printers in the coming weeks.
Phrozen Unveils Affordable Sonic Mini 8K S for High-Resolution 3D Printing
Phrozen has just announced its newest addition to the Phrozen 8K series, the Sonic Mini 8K S.
Anycubic Releases the Photon Mono 2, an Upgraded Version of the Photon Mono 4K
Anycubic unveiled the new Photon Mono 2 resin 3D printer.
Creality Expands Product Line: New 3D Printers, Laser Engraver, and Footwear Extruder
On the occasion of their ninth anniversary, Creality has announced a number of very interesting new products.
Hands On With Anycubic’s High Clear 3D Printer Resin
We had the opportunity to test out Anycubic’s new High Clear 3D printer resin — it’s completely transparent!
Carima CMYK Resin: Revolutionary Nontoxic 3D Printing Material Now Easily Accessible in the US and Canada
Carima’s nontoxic CYMK resin just got a lot more accessible.
Question of the Week: Resin Safety in Public Library Makerspaces
This week’s question answers a somewhat disturbing question about resin safety.
Tiny Yet Mighty: Introducing the Smallest Working 3D PrinterÂ
A video has emerged that shows what is likely the smallest 3D printer ever made.
What Can Photon M3 Premium Owners Expect from the Latest Anycubic App?
Anycubic announced a new app that should supercharge users of their Photon M3 Premium resin 3D printer.
Photocentric’s 3D Print Services Continue to Grow
Photocentric is exploring what is probably a new niche in 3D printing: large part production with resin equipment.
Unlocking a New World of Possibilities with RM-3DP Printing Technology
Researchers from Cambridge have developed a new form of 3D printing called Rotational multimaterial 3D printing, “RM-3DP”.
Could Desktop Resin 3D Printing be Affected by Regulations in the Future?Â
There could be a massive problem for desktop resin 3D Printing in the future.
Revolutionary Centrifugal Manufacturing Process for 3D Printing Resin
Researchers have developed a new way to 3D print resin in multiple materials using centrifugal force.
RePPA: A Game Changer for Resin 3D Printer Post-Processing and IPA Recycling
A company has launched an accessory to post process resin 3D prints and recycle the solvent!
New AM Materials Round Up, December 30, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
Hands On With Carima CMYK Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resin, Part 2
Our review of Carina’s CMYK resins continues with print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With Carima CMYK Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resin, Part 1
We were provided the opportunity to test Carima’s CMYK non-toxic 3D printer resin.Â
Exploring the Unique 3D Printable Materials Developed by Fortify
Fortify has been developing new and quite interesting 3D printable materials.
Exploring the Admaflex 130: Admatec’s Latest Ceramic 3D Printer
I spoke with Admatec about their latest 3D printer, the Admaflex 130.
Mango3D Introduces Lychee Slicer V5.0: FFF Printing Now Supported!
Mango3D announced V5.0 of the Lychee Slicer, but with a huge surprise: it handles FFF printing as well as resin 3D printing!
Get to Know the MSLA and SLA Combination Inside Axtra3D’s Lumia 3D PrinterÂ
What’s going on inside Axtra3D’s Lumia 3D printer?
What’s Up With Glassomer?
We have a small update from the folks at Glassomer.
Hands On With The Anycubic M3 Premium 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the new Anycubic M3 Premium resin 3D printer wraps ups with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic M3 Premium 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the new Anycubic M3 Premium resin 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, and software.
Hands On With The Anycubic M3 Premium 3D Printer, Part 1
Our lab was busy taking a close look at the new Anycubic M3 Premium resin 3D printer.
New AM Materials Round Up, November 22, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
Creality Announces Dramatic Price Reductions: US$99 3D Printers
Creality announced a series of dramatic price discounts on 3D printers for their Black Friday sale period, some of which are unprecedented in the industry.
Phrozen Announces “Light Putty”
Phrozen announced a unique product for resin 3D printing: light curing putty.
Axtra3D’s X1 Series 3D Printers Launch
Axtra3D announced their new X1 series of 3D printers that use the company’s highly unusual HPS 3D printing process.
BMF Announces High Throughput Micro-Precision 3D Printer
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) announced a new 3D printer, the microArch S350.
New AM Materials Round Up, November 2, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past couple of weeks.
Anycubic’s new Photon M3 Premium 3D Printer
Anycubic announced a new and rather large MSLA 3D printer, the Photon M3 Premium that has a unique and powerful light engine.
What is an R_E_R_F File?
Do you know what an R_E_R_F file is used for in 3D printing?
What is the Advantage of Water Washable 3D Printer Resin?
Water-washable 3D printer resin is increasing in availability, but what are the real advantages of using it?
Axtra’s HPS Combines SLA and DLP Resin 3D Printing
Startup company Axtra has developed an unusual hybrid 3D printing process they call “Hybrid Photosynthesis”, or “HPS”.
What Kind of 3D Printer Should I Get?
The eternal question of those new to 3D printing is “what kind of 3D printer should I get?”
Raplas Offers a Wide Selection of Production 3D Printers
Raplas has a broad product set including both resin and powder-based 3D printers.
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printers Significantly Discounted
This could be a good time to consider purchasing a HALOT 3D printer from Creality.
Why Isn’t There an IPA Recycler?
Many things are recycled in 3D printing, but what about IPA?
iCLIP: Resin 3D Printing 10X Faster
Researchers have developed “iCLIP”, a new 3D print process that is 5-10X faster than current resin 3D printing processes.
The Zortrax Inkspire 2 Resin 3D Printing System
Zortrax announced a new suite for resin 3D printing, focused on the new Inkspire 2.
Question of the Week: Resin 3D Printer Mats?
This week’s question relates to some mats we used in a prior story.
Two New 3D Print Safety Reports You Must Read
Researchers from Chemical Insights and Prusa Research have published reports on 3D printer safety that should be standard reading for all participants.
New AM Materials Round Up, September 16, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
How Do F1 Teams Really Use AM?
Stratasys revealed some of the ways that 3D printing is used by at least one F1 team.
PHAradox: An Entirely New Class of 3D Print Materials
Helian Polymers is launching a new set of materials that could be the way forward for eco-conscious 3D print operations.
Anycubic Releases Details on the New MicroLED 3D Printer
Anycubic released a pile of details for their tiny MicroLED 3D printer, which uses a very different light engine.
Anycubic Announces 3D Printer Under $200, and More
Anycubic announced two new 3D printers, including one that is to be priced at under US$200.
Adidas and Carbon Create 3D Printed “Supershoe”
The new 4DFWD running shoe from Adidas demonstrates what is possible with advanced software driving 3D printing.
Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 3
Our test of the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 2
Our test of the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software.
Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer.
Azul 3D’s Continuous Production 3D Printer
Azul 3D offers a rare combination: continuous 3D printing not only within a job, but between jobs.
Duch Group Offers “Free” SLA 3D Printers
A 3D printer manufacturer is apparently giving away 3D printers, but there’s a catch.
It Turns Out There Are Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resins
I’ve become aware of at least one provider of apparently non-toxic 3D printer resins.
Question of the Week: Jewelry 3D Printing
This week’s reader question relates to jewelry 3D printing.
3D Printing The Most Incredible Props
Formlabs just published a very interesting piece on how one of their clients leveraged 3D printing to produce movie props that would otherwise be impossible.
Creality Announces New, Upgraded Ender-3 Series, and Much More
Creality released a sweeping set of announcements that describe multiple new 3D printers and accessories.